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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.31, 655.96 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.31, 655.96 and 163.42 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.31 : 655.96 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.31/655.96 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.31x = 655.96 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.31x = 107,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,196.47/437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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